For 58 years, Suburban Sanitation Service has offered fast and reliable septic tank cleaning. The septic system is an onsite sewage treatment and disposal system buried in the ground. A septic system consists of a septic tank and a soil absorption area. On average, we recommend a septic tank be cleaned every two to three years. The frequency depends on the home’s occupancy and the level of usage. If a garbage disposal is utilized in your home, than your septic tank should be cleaned more frequently. Cleaning your septic tank regularly will not only prevent inconvenient backups into the home, but prolong the longevity of the septic system. For your convenience, we will send you a reminder card when it's time to have your tank cleaned.
Septic System Maintenance Tips:
Unsafe Items for a septic system:
Grease |
Disposable Wipes |
Disposable Diapers |
Baby Wipes |
Cat Litter |
Plastics |
Sanitary Products |
Paper Towels |
Facial Tissue |
Food Scraps |
Coffee grounds |
Gasoline |
Oil |
Paints |
Paint Thinner |
Pesticides |
Photograph Solution |
Pharmaceuticals |
Antifreeze |
Petroleum Products |
Possible signs of a septic system backup: